What is a Seizure Like? 01/26/2011
I have had several people ask me what it feels like to have a seizure. I wish I could explain that. I can tell you more about the after effects. I actually don't get any warning signs that some people get. I just fall down, which makes my seizures pretty dangerous. I also only have one side (my left) that moves vigorously. My family describes my movement as though someone has given me an electric shock or I have been tazered. It is not pretty. Like I said, I can tell you about the after effects, I am very tired. I sometimes can't feel my right side, and we don't know why. I am disorientated. Sometimes, I say some goofy things. But mostly I just have to go to bed. It can take days before I really feel normal again. I don't actually feel the movements that I am doing. I feel the bruises and the pain in the upcoming days. Sometimes, I am amazed at where the bruises show up. My back, legs, arms. I have face-planted just like a tree falling over several times. Most of the time though I will fall on my right side, because that is my weakest side. I don't know if these blogs will help anyone understand my paintings or seizure disorders any more, but I have gotten some interesting questions and thought that I would share some of my experiences. CommentsLeave a Reply | Eila Grahn
I am an artist that has a seizure disorder and paint what I see in those moments of unconsciousness. ArchivesAugust 2011 Categories |
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